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Congressman Higgins (NY-26) announced that SUNY University at Buffalo was awarded a grant totaling $478,044 by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and funded through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The grant allows the University at Buffalo to investigate the retention of librarians who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $2,000,000 in federal funding through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for BestSelf Behavioral Health to expand the accessibility and availability of trauma treatment for children across Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
With Canada’s plan to reopen the border to United States citizens less than a week away, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is raising serious concerns about the lack of information and planning coming from the United States government. In separate letters to the White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Higgins is pressing for the U.S.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of H.R. 4502, a package of seven appropriation bills making investments in federal programs and initiatives including infrastructure, education, small business and job opportunity, among other priorities for America and Western New York.
As the House of Representatives Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held its first hearing, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) addressed the importance of its work.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s nomination of Trini Ross to serve as United States Attorney for the Western District of New York:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced details of a legislative funding package the House of Representatives will vote on this week that includes several projects requested by Congressman Higgins which benefit Western New York.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined a bipartisan push to help restore the previously terminated pensions for the Delphi Salaried Retirees. Former Delphi employees, including those employed at the company’s former location in Lockport, NY, have been fighting for over a decade for their lost pension benefits.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House floor in support of efforts and organizations in Western New York that work to prevent and reduce gun violence in the region.
Infuriated by today’s announcement that the United States government will extend restrictions on non-essential travel at the border between the United States and Canada for another month, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement: